FitRec - Beaman Trainer III
Employment Type
Student Employee
Special Note: All students are required to read the BU Student Employment Policy prior to submitting an application. All Federal Work-Study students should read the program rules and regulations located at http://www.belmont.edu/sfs/employment/fws.html
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Beaman Trainer 3 is a position for nationally certified trainers who hold an advanced NCCA-accredited certification or an undergraduate degree. Beaman Trainer 3 provide the Belmont community with personal training and wellness education services.
Duties Include:
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Safely and effectively take personal training clients through workouts using proper form and spotting techniques
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Facilitate wellness education programming for members of the Belmont community
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Maintain accurate training records, including but not limited to client session notes and training logs
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Educate clients on the proper use of cardiovascular and strength equipment
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Develop a positive relationship between the trainer and the client
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Attend Reunions, CEUs, training and other developmental programs
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Other duties assigned
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee’s vision must be adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and move loads of 20-50 pounds. Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses
Required Qualifications
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Excellent oral communication skills with co-workers, supervisors, patrons, and guests
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Excellent customer interaction skills with co-workers, supervisors, patrons, and guests
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Ability to work outside conventional work hours (e.g. weekends, late nights, and some holidays)
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Strong organizational skills
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Must have knowledge of fitness programming including proper form, client interaction, and exercise prescription
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Must possess the ability to design and implement evidence-backed exercise programs that satisfy client needs while remaining within the scope of practice as stated by their certifying organization
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Ability to effectively administer pre-and post-package fitness assessments for clients
Required Education
Must be enrolled as a current student at Belmont University.
Required Experience
Advanced NCCA-accredited certification or an undergraduate degree. Previous experience with personal training is strongly preferred.
